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In __; jokingly

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jest

(Other definitions for jest that I've seen before include "Jape, witticism" , "attempt at humour" , "In ____, playfully" , "it's not serious, so to speak" , "Banter, joke" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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